Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit,Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuhas proposed the ‘Hexagon of Alliances’, a strategic framework designed to formalise a network of allied nations to counter regional threats.
Netanyahu’s vision positions India as a cornerstone of the new bloc. What is it? Who are the partners? News18 explains.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Israel on February 25, 2026 for a historic two-day state visit. This marks his first visit to the country in nearly nine years and his second overall since the landmark 2017 trip.
PM Modi is expected to become the first Indian leader to address theKnesset (Israeli Parliament). Immediately upon landing in Tel Aviv, he will hold a private meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he has frequently described as a “dear friend".
Discussions will focus on high-tech cooperation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, cybersecurity, and semiconductors. The visit coincides with reports of massive new arms deals worth approximately $8.6 billion, including precision-guided bombs and advanced missile systems. Both leaders are expected to set a roadmap for finalizing a Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2026. Discussions will also cover the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a strategic transit project aimed at connecting India to European markets via Israel.
The ‘Hexagon’ refers to a six-sided system of alliances involving:
India: Strategic anchor and global power
Mediterranean Partners: Specifically Greece and Cyprus
The alliance aims to institutionalise coordination across three main pillars:
Security:Deepening intelligence sharing and defense cooperation against common “radical" adversaries.
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